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South Korea’s largest convenience store chain CU sees 185% jump in foreign sales on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ buzz

Foreign customers are increasingly reaching for K-food items featured in the film, including gimbap, ramyeon, chips and gukbap (Korean soup with rice).

  • Published: September 16, 202512:41 pm
  • Author Chung Hye-lim
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Malaysia’s signature dishes

In conjunction with Malaysia Day on Sept 16, here's a showcase of signature dish from every state in the country.

  • Published: September 16, 20258:45 am
  • Author Diyana Pfordten
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Japan’s municipal matchmaking programmes prove popular with Gen Z

Local governments are adopting new strategies to boost falling marriage rates.

  • Published: September 16, 20258:44 am
  • Author Kohei Yamauchi
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ASEAN Bazaar 2025 celebrates Southeast Asian culture and unity in Phnom Penh

The event, marking its second iteration, was an exploration of the region's shared identity and its diverse offerings.

  • Published: September 16, 20257:59 am
  • Author Hong Raksmey
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Annual Hokkaido mochi pounding festival where a massive mortar, pestle are used begins

About 60 kilograms of mochi was pounded at once. Using the mochi, 1,200 servings of sweet red bean soup were made and shared with spectators.

  • Published: September 15, 20252:23 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Japan’s railway firms aim to attract passengers via unique station events

One such endeavor involves using stations for interactive games tied to a movie, while another has made a virtual station for online visitors to interact each other.

  • Published: September 12, 20251:37 pm
  • Author Shodai Niki
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Japan’s Prince Hisahito toasts with guests at luncheon celebrating coming-of-age

Crown Prince Akishino addressed the 32 guests, including Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, stating, “I hope he will fulfill his duties as an adult member of the Imperial family.

  • Published: September 12, 20259:58 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Mountains, yaks, and endless skies: Dutch tourists’ impressions of Mongolia

After three weeks spent exploring Mongolia, a 'long-time dream' of theirs, Harrold Mertens and Carolien Molenaar share their impressions.

  • Published: September 11, 20259:57 am
  • Author B. Nyamdari
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7 Kamakura-era Buddhist statues go on display in Tokyo

The exhibition is part of the Tsumugu Project, a joint effort by the Cultural Affairs Agency, the Imperial Household Agency and The Yomiuri Shimbun to promote the beauty of…

  • Published: September 10, 202512:57 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Relics of genius: Artifacts that changed the Philippines’ narrative

More than collector’s items that’ll fetch a high price, these artifacts offer a peek into the country’s storied past and a glimpse into the life that surrounded these items…

  • Published: September 10, 202510:24 am
  • Author Carl Martin Agustin

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